The TfGM Wayfarer day out ticket at £11 is valid on the 1 between Bolton and Darwen Town Centre. It's valid throughout Greater Manchester and into parts of the neighbouring counties, including most of the Peak District, on buses, trains and trams. It can't be bought on the bus, so make sure you buy one before you board.

If you're connecting by train, then Greater Manchester Plusbus tickets have the same validity as the System One Day Saver mentioned above, which on the 1 means Bolton to Dimple only.

Between Darwen and Blackburn, you can also use Transdev 2 via a different route.

For direct journeys between Bolton, Darwen and Blackburn, the only alternative to the 1 is the train service operated by Northern Rail. Timetable here. An adult single from Bolton to Blackburn on the train costs £6.10 and an off-peak (travel after 0859 weekdays, anytime weekends) return costs £6.30. A Duo return ticket is available off-peak for two adults for £9.40 (excluding weekends in December). See more train fares here.

All of the information in this post is correct at the time of writing, but please check the relevant links before travelling.

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Welcome

Buses are the most used mode of public transport, but you wouldn't think that from the portrayal they receive in the media. As good as trains are, buses reach more places. But finding out which bus goes where and which routes are really worth using can be difficult if you don't know where to look.

This new blog will profile Britain's most useful and/or scenic bus routes, one at a time. We will cover routes in all regions. Some will be chosen for the speed with which they connect two major places. Some will be chosen for the sheer beauty of the landscapes through which they pass, landscapes which really should be enjoyed from a bus window, where you can take it all in.

For each route, we will detail where it goes and what can be done in the places it links and passes through. We will also advise which day rover tickets are valid and where else such tickets can take you on connecting services. We certainly won't be ignoring the trains, as they are often the best way to connect to some of our best bus routes.

Above all, we will be honest about what we really think about the routes we cover and we will encourage you to be by leaving comments about your experiences on that route. This blog is completely independent of any bus operator or local authority.

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This page is not owned by or affiliated to any bus operator or local authority. All information is correct at the time of writing, but please check with the relevant bus operator before travelling. Contact us: sotonbus@googlemail.com